Red

Monvigliero

By Giovanni Viberti, Barolo, Piemonte, Italy

Giovanni Viberti Monvigliero

A single-vineyard Barolo from the Monvigliero cru in Verduno, first made in 2017 with the Morra family. Aged 18 months in unroasted oval casks; ageing potential 15+ years.

Tasting notes

Bright garnet red. Red fruit, spice and a pronounced mineral flint note typical of the Monvigliero cru.

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Barolo DOCG
Grape
Nebbiolo 100%
Cru / vineyard
Monvigliero
Production area
Verduno, Monvigliero vineyard
Vinification
Hand harvest in 20 kg crates after thinning and selection. After destemming and crushing, maceration and alcoholic fermentation last 8-10 days in rotary fermenters with floating cap; malolactic fermentation follows spontaneously in steel. Aged 18 months in unroasted 25 hL oval casks, bottled unfiltered, then rested a further 6-12 months before release.
Serving temperature
18 C

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